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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 12h

If you’ve driven around Humboldt Park or Logan Square, there’s a good chance you’ve seen John Vergara’s creations. He has designed and led teams of artists and volunteers to create huge, colorful murals that bring life to otherwise blank city walls.

Chicago muralist uses art to uplift youth and celebrate Latino culture

John Vergara is a Chicago muralist who has created large, colorful murals in Humboldt Park and Logan Square, including The Legends Mural, and works with at-risk youth to provide them with an outlet…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 14h

Loved ones gathered to celebrate eight-year-old Zayden Garrett's brave spirit and remarkable recovery. He was shot inside his grandmother’s home last October, resulting in a seven-day hospital stay.

8-year-old boy marks a year of healing with pizza party after being shot in 2024

Zayden Garrett, an eight-year-old boy who was shot a year ago, was welcomed home with a surprise celebration of survival and strength.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 15h

Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in Illinois late last night to join Illinois National Guard troops at an Army Reserve training center in Elwood, fueling a growing political dispute over the federal government’s role in the deployment.

Texas and Illinois National Guard troops stationed in Elwood amid controversy over federal deployment

The Texas National Guard has been deployed to an Army Reserve training center in Elwood, Illinois, sparking a political dispute over the federal government’s role in the deployment, with some…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 15h

A 23-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested and released in Waukegan Monday as federal agents ramp up immigration arrests in Lake County.

‘This is un-American’: Community leaders condemn ICE arrest in U.S. citizen in Waukegan

A 23-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested and released in Waukegan Monday as federal agents ramp up immigration arrests in Lake County.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 17h

BREAKING: A Ground Delay is in effect at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to a shortage of air traffic controllers likely caused by the government shutdown.

FAA issues Ground Delay at O’Hare due to shortage of air traffic controllers

A Ground Delay is in effect at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to a shortage of air traffic controllers likely caused by the government shutdown.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 1d

The Midway Delivery Program provides free deliveries of groceries, meals and household essentials to immigrants who are afraid to leave their homes, as well as free notary services to help them access vital legal forms and resources.

Midway Delivery Program supports immigrant families amid ICE fears

Eddie Guillen has launched the Midway Delivery Program in Chicago, providing free and safe deliveries of groceries, meals, and household essentials to residents who are afraid to leave their homes,…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 1d

Whether you’re after a cozy farm feel, a full-out fall festival or something in the city for convenience, here are some of Chicagoland's highest-rated pumpkin patches.

A guide to the top-rated pumpkin patches in Chicagoland this fall

Whether you’re after a cozy farm feel, a full-out fall festival or something in the city for convenience, here are some of Chicagoland’s highest-rated pumpkin patches.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 1d

Construction on the 109-year-old Lake Street Bridge in Chicago began today and is expected to last until January 2028, causing detours for drivers and pedestrians.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

Elected officials and immigration advocates are demanding answers and accountability following an ICE raid that took place nearly a week ago at a South Shore apartment building.

Calls for accountability grow after South Shore ICE raid leaves residents shaken

Elected officials and immigration advocates are demanding answers and accountability following an ICE raid that took place nearly a week ago at a South Shore apartment building.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

Survivors, families and supporters gathered in Mount Prospect for the 10th annual Pink Lemonade 5K, celebrating the impact of Lemons of Love, a local nonprofit that provides care packages and free wellness programs for cancer patients.

Turning Lemons into Love: Local nonprofit marks 10 years of supporting cancer patients

On Sunday, survivors, families, and supporters gathered in Mount Prospect for the 10th annual Pink Lemonade 5K, celebrating the impact of Lemons of Love, a local nonprofit that provides care packag…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

TD Bank has installed 14 automatic treat machines at its branches along the East Coast, which dispense bones instead of cash. In Chicago, a proposal has been introduced to allow dogs to accompany their owners in restaurants, with certain restrictions.

‘Barking and banking’: TD Bank rolls out treat ATMs as Chicago pushes for more dog-friendly businesses

TD Bank has installed 14 automatic treat machines at its branches along the East Coast, which dispense bones instead of cash. In Chicago, a proposal has been introduced to allow dogs to accompany t…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

With summerlike warmth still hanging on, holiday shopping might feel far away, but experts say now’s the time to start thinking ahead.

Holiday deals arrive early this year as experts urge shoppers to start saving now

With summerlike warmth still hanging on, holiday shopping might feel far away, but experts say now’s the time to start thinking ahead.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

An early morning apartment fire on Chicago's South Side left three people hospitalized. The fire appears to have been contained to a unit on the first floor of the apartment building, which had significant damage and shattered windows.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 2d

In an exclusive interview with WGN, Gov. JB Pritzker talks about immigration crackdowns in Chicago and responds to personal attacks from the president.

WGN Exclusive: Pritzker gears up for legal battle with Trump over federal troops, responds to personal insults

In an exclusive TV interview, Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s prepared to fight President Donald Trump’s call up of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to support the sweeping immigration crackdown in Ch…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

A popular North Side restaurant was heavily damaged after a car plowed into it Friday night.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

Jackson Chourio went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs in the first two innings before departing with a hamstring injury as the Brewers beat the Cubs 9-3 in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Cubs drop NLDS Game 1 to Brewers 9-3

Video above: Cubs, Brewers set to clash in NLDS; local business gets in on hype MILWAUKEE (WGN) – The Chicago Cubs lost Game 1 of the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday afternoon at Ameri…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 3d

BREAKING: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump is calling 300 members of the Illinois National Guard over the governor's objections.

‘Absolutely outrageous’: Trump administration to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members, Pritzker says

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump is calling 300 members of the Illinois National Guard over the governor’s objections.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

Investigators believe there are at least 10 victims of the same suspects accused in an elaborate scam that targeted an 80-year-old woman in Lake County.

Duo charged in multiple scams targeting elderly residents in Lake County

Investigators believe there are at least 10 victims of the same suspects accused in an elaborate scam that targeted an 80-year-old woman in Lake County.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

Chicagoland Jellycat lovers no longer have to rely on online hunts to score their favorite plush pals, they can now head straight to the Magnificent Mile.

Jellycat’s second U.S. shop opens inside Nordstrom on Michigan Avenue

London-based toy brand Jellycat, known for its quirky and cute stuffed animals, has partnered with Nordstrom to open a shop inside the retailer’s Michigan Avenue location. It’s only the second Jell…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

The excitement is building ahead of the NLDS that will feature the Chicago Cubs against their division rival Milwaukee Brewers. One restaurant will also be giving away free lunch if the Cubs advance to the NLCS.

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WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

A terrorist attack at a synagogue in northern England on Thursday is heightening safety concerns within Chicago’s Jewish community, prompting synagogues and local organizations to step up security and support their members.

Manchester synagogue attack raises safety concerns for Chicago’s Jewish community

A terrorist attack at a synagogue in northern England on Thursday is heightening safety concerns within Chicago’s Jewish community, prompting synagogues and local organizations to step up security …

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 4d

A Chicago man has been charged with secretly video taping another person in the restroom of a church in Addison.

Man charged after secretly recording people in restroom of Addison church

A Chicago man has been charged with secretly video taping another person in the restroom of a church in Addison.

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we take you back in time to the 1930’s and the repatriation of Mexicans living in the United States.

95 Years Later: The Mexican Repatriation of a Family

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we take you back in time to the 1930’s and the repatriation of Mexicans living in the United States. Emilio Cabrera was 12-years-old and living in Los…

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

Emergency crews are searching for a man in the waters of Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach in South Shore on the city’s South Side.

Emergency crews searching Lake Michigan for missing man at Rainbow Beach

CHICAGO (WGN) – Emergency crews are searching for a man in the waters of Lake Michigan at Rainbow Beach in South Shore on the city’s South Side. Initial reports indicate a 911 call was …

WGN NEWS @wgntv.com · 5d

Police said at around 7:45 a.m., a 43-year-old man was found unresponsive with lacerations to his neck in the 10000 block of South Avenue N in the city’s East Side neighborhood.

Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in East Side

Chicago police are investigating a homicide on the Far South Side Wednesday morning.